While our facility is still closed to the public, our staff is hard at work coming up with a plan to re-open that best fits the needs of our Guests and staff. We are taking everything day by day, but are tentatively planning to open on June 15th.

World's Deadliest

When discussing lists of the world’s deadliest snakes, most people use just one criterion and do not to take into account other significant factors. As a result, many Top 10 lists tend to be inaccurate or, at the very least, skewed. These lists are usually based solely on the toxicity of snake venoms; however, there are also people who focus their "deadliest snakes" lists on snake bites deaths in the countries in which they live or study, or perhaps are just fond of.

Taking the most significant factors into account, we have created a more relevant, and hopefully more objective, list of the world’s most deadly snakes. The list was compiled using our International Danger Quotient method. The quotient is based on 6 critical factors relative to the other snakes on the list. In each category a maximum of 5 points is awarded and so, the higher the number the bigger or worse that factor is relative to the other snakes on the list.

Mojave Rattlesnake

Fierce Snake or Inland Taipan

The most toxic venom of any snake, maximum yield recorded (for one bite) is 110mg; enough to kill over 100 people or 250,000 mice. Watch a National Geographic video featuring our very own Terry Philip.

Saw Scaled Viper

Saw-Scaled Vipers kill more people in Africa than all the other venomous African snakes combined. According to some researchers it appears that humans are very susceptible to this snake’s venom - it could very well be the most venomous snake to humans!

Puff Adder

Papuan Taipan

Venomous snakebite deaths are 100 times higher in New Guinea than in Australia due to quality and availability of treatment. They are similar to Australian coastal Taipans.

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Visit our Sky Dome and head on up to the mezzanine level, where you’ll see some of the snakes on this list. Want to learn more about these fascinating creatures? Be sure to catch one of our Snake Shows where you and your family have an opportunity have an up-close-and-personal experience with Reptile Gardens' snake ambassadors.

As we work closely with major zoos worldwide to promote species survival, it is our responsibility to also educate the public about important environmental issues and positively contribute to the future of our animal residents.

Reptile Gardens is a great place for class field trips and learning experiences. View some work sheets and answer keys for your group to use while exploring Reptile Gardens. We have several varying difficulty levels to help accommodate every age of children. Have fun learning!